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Although Solskjaer is no longer employed by Molde, the club is still close to his heart so he travelled to their away game at Kristiansund on Thursday.

Solskjaer's presence failed to inspire Molde to victory as they lost 3-2. The result weakened their position at the top of Norway's Eliteserien.

Solskjaer twice won the Norwegian league title with Molde as manager — in 2011 and 2012 — but the club have not been champions since 2014, with Rosenborg dominating the division in recent years.

The United boss will likely have relished the chance to take his mind off the current goings-on at Old Trafford.

Solskjaer was said to be furious after United ended the season with a 2-0 home defeat at the hands of Cardiff.

The United boss wore sunglasses as he sat among Kristiansund supporters in his homeland

His squad appears to be in desperate need of an overhaul. and United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward has vowed to back Solskjaer in the summer transfer market.

'After a turbulent season, everyone is focused on building towards the success that this great club expects and our fans deserve,' said Woodward as United announced their latest financial results.

'It clearly didn't end the way we hoped, finishing sixth place, and with a disruptive managerial change part way through.

'Everyone at the club - the board, the manager, the squad and all the staff are resolute in our desire to get United back to the top of English football. We continually look to improve staff on and off the pitch to achieve this.'

Solskjaer was in Norway to watch his former club Molde, who lost 3-2 to rivals Kristiansund